The Oscar Project
Now that the Golden Globe nominations have been released, we can start to get a good idea of which films will be landing nominations for the Academy Awards when they are announced next month. I am only including the film categories for the Golden Globes as there are no television categories at the Oscars. It is also worth noting is many of the categories at the Globes are split between drama and musical/comedy films. In most cases the Oscar nominations will be likely five selections from between those lists, with the exception being Best Picture which can have up to ten nominations at the Oscars. Where possible, I have included links to streaming services to watch the films along with trailer links in the titles. Best PictureBest Actress
Best Actor
Best ScoreAlexandre Desplat, The Midnight Sky Ludwig Göransson, Tenet James Newton Howard, News of the World (Apple TV+) Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, Mank (Netflix) Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, and Jon Batiste, Soul (Disney+) Best Song"Fight for You" (D'Mile, H.E.R., & Tiara Thomas), Judas and the Black Messiah "Hear My Voice" (Celeste & Daniel Pemberton), The Trial of the Chicago 7 (Netflix) "Io sì (Seen)" "Niccolò Agliardi, Laura Pausini, & Diane Warren), The Life Ahead (Netflix) "Speak Now" (Sam Ashworth & Leeslie Odom Jr.), One Night in Miami... (Amazon Prime) "Tigress & Tweed" (Andra Day & Raphael Saadiq), The United States vs. Billie Holiday (Hulu)
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I have to say the best film releasing this weekend is likely one you've seen before. Peter Jackson's 2001 blockbuster The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring lands in a limited IMAX re-release this weekend so now is your chance to see it on the big screen if it's been a while. Unfortunately, there are no major wide releases this weekend, yet there is plenty of star power hitting theaters and virtual releases including names like Viggo Mortensen (Green Book, The Lord of the Rings), Sam Neill (Jurassic Park, Event Horizon), Johnny Depp (Pirates of the Caribbean, Sleepy Hollow), and Kate Hudson (Almost Famous, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days). Please support your local cinemas whenever possible as they continue to struggle throughout these difficult times. Limited ReleasesFebruary 5th Angelique's Isle - A married couple treks to a remote island in search of copper riches end up fighting for survival through a brutal winter. Dara of Jasenovac - The story of life in a Nazi concentration camp told from the perspective of a young girl. Falling - Lance Henriksen and Viggo Mortensen star in a father and son story which is also Mortensen's directorial debut. A Glitch in the Matrix - A new documentary that explores the idea of simulation theory in our lives. Little Fish - People wake up in a world overrun by a pandemic that causes people to lose their memory. The Mimic - A man is followed by a sociopath that tries to do everything just like him. Minamata - Johnny Depp stars in this drama about a photographer who travels to Japan to document a case of mercury poisoning in a remote town. Payback - A man who has spent six years in prison seeks revenge on the man who set him up. PVT Chat - Sexual thriller that explores the world of online fantasies that spill over into the non-digital world. Rams - Sam Neill stars as a sheep farmer who struggles to keep some of his favorite livestock when a deadly virus threatens the regional sheep population. The Reckoning - In 1665, a town deals with witches who have made their deals with the devil. Reunion - A pregnant woman's return to her deceased grandparents home turns terrifying. Sacrifice - A man and his pregnant wife try to claim an inheritance in a remote village only to face a terrifying evil entity called The Slumbering One. Son of the South - A young white man confronts racism by joining protests for racial equality and civil rights. Two of Us - Two elderly women struggle to deal with their love for each other that has remained hidden for many years. (Oscar Contender) The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring - Peter Jackson's modern classic kicks off the incredible trilogy with the beginning of Frodo Baggins's journey to destroy the One Ring. February 10th Music - Kate Hudson stars as the older sister of a teenage autistic girl (Maddie Ziedler) who seek out the aid of a friendly neighbor (Leslie Odom, Jr.) in this musical film directed by pop star Sia. February 11th Irréversible - Inversion Intégrale - Reverse edit of Gaspar Noé's 2002 film Irréversible. Virtual ReleasesFebruary 5th
Heartworn Highways - Re-release of the 1976 documentary about mid-1970s country and folk musicians. M.C. Escher: Journey to Infinity - Documentary look at the life and work of visionary artist and mathematician M.C. Escher. February 10th Twilight's Kiss - Two secretly gay Korean men who have a chance meeting in a park begin to explore their suppressed desires. Next up is the list of eligible films in the Best Animated Feature category. There are some really fantastic films on this list, many of which are available through various streaming services. Accidental Luxuriance of the Translucent Watery Rebus Bombay Rose Calamity The Croods: A New Age Demon Slayer -Kimetsu No Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train Dreambuilders Earwig and the Witch Kill It and Leave This Town Lupin III: The First Mosley My Favorite War Nos Ili Zagovor Ne Takikh No.7 Cherry Lane On-Gaku: Our Sound Onward Over the Moon Red Shoes and the Seven Dwarfs Ride Your Wave Scoob! A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon Soul The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run Terra Willy Trolls World Tour - My review A Whisker Away The Willoughbys Wolfwalkers |
AuthorI'm just a film buff who wants to watch great movies. Where else to find the best, than the list of those nominated by the Academy each year? Archives
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